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drank Mackintosh (formerly Dots and Loops) by August Uncommon Tea
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On a lark I decided to get this massive sampler box from AUT – because why not? Plus, I felt bad about how I wrote them off after that one bad shipping/customs experience (sucks how that can sometimes sour things).

So, I made this one up first, since I vaguely remember trying it before, and my first thought was that I probably underscored it because it’s delicious. Then I came on here to see that I actually gave it a pretty great score of 88 (see? getting slapped with duty on tea distorts all memories).

This may be the only apple tea that I like to date – and I like it a lot! With the clove and herb mix it’s reminiscent of a baked apple or a spiced apple cider (a fav). It’s perfect for the start of fall.

Also, I keep thinking the base is green when I’m not actively drinking it or looking at the packaging. My brain is garbage when it comes to Dots and Loops.

Flavors: Allspice, Bread, Cloves, Fennel Seed, Fruity, Green Apple, Herbs, Lemongrass, Malt

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 15 sec
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Leafhopper
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Yep, customs charges can bias me against tea companies too, which is completely unfair. Ditto for very high shipping fees.

Crowkettle
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High shipping fees usually mean I just will never order from them – which I guess is bias lol.

These guys seem to have learned from last time though, although I had some doubts when the shipping method option showed up as Fedex (but they ended up using USPS)! No hidden duty charges this time! :)

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Leafhopper
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Yep, customs charges can bias me against tea companies too, which is completely unfair. Ditto for very high shipping fees.

Crowkettle
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High shipping fees usually mean I just will never order from them – which I guess is bias lol.

These guys seem to have learned from last time though, although I had some doubts when the shipping method option showed up as Fedex (but they ended up using USPS)! No hidden duty charges this time! :)

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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